Writing workshops are planned to be held at the Gatehouse Theatre site, Yetholme. Each session will be 2-3 hours, and study a feature of written style, a published or classical poem, an exercise in creative writing, and the opportunity for participants to share some of their own writing. The first sessions will focus on poetry, however these could be extended to prose and dialogue.
Expressions of interest are welcome. Please indicate preferred dates by reply email playscript1@gmail.com. Further information will be provided and any queries answered.
The sessions will be conducted in picturesque rooms, or a weather permits in an outdoor garden or verandah. Geoffrey Sykes is the session leader. Geoffrey is an established playwright, and producer of theatre and video. He has a substantial portfolio of poetry, and read in many Sydney groups. He has taught language and writing at tertiary level, including University of Wollongong and University of Western Sydney, as well as in industry and secondary schools. He has conducted writing classes in the Illawarra region.